Les mille et une vies de Barbie (Thousand and one lives of Barbie)
MUSEE DE LA POUPEE
24 September 2007
   Only a week is left to visit one of the most popular Parisian exhibition - Les mille et une vies de Barbie (Thousand And One Lives Of Barbie) which is held in MUSEE DE LA POUPEE.
   The doll based on a character in a 1950s comic strip has evolved with the passing years. Nowadays it's the best-selling toy in the world with clothes and accessories that every woman can envy. «The Thousand And One Lives Of Barbie» displays more than 200 doll-types: Barbie-housewife, Barbie-schoolgirl, Barbie-dancer, Barbie-ballerina...no matter the role she plays, Barbie's always glamorous and smart.
   The exhibition is adored both by the children and adults. Don't miss the opportunity to visit the showcase.

Picasso Cubiste
MUSEE NATIONAL PICASSO
24 September 2007
   From 19 September 2007 to 7 January 2008 The Musee national Picasso displays «Picasso Cubiste». The exhibition presents the works of the famous spanish artist Pablo Picasso for the period 1906-1925. One can see the full coverage of the artist’s life of the Cubist period (the artist himself insisted on this term applying to his work of the 1900-1920s): paintings, art creations, articles and theoretical writings collected during his research at Gosol (Andorra) in 1906. The period is subdivided into «African», «Cezannian», «Byzantine», «Hermetic», «Synthetic», «Rococo», «Decorative» and «Post-Cubist» periods.
   Nowadays it’s the most complete collection of the artist’s works of the first two decades of the 20th century.

To Be Enjoyed By Children And Their Parents
THEATRE MOGADOR
25 September 2007
   One of the most touching Walt Disney’s animated films, «The Lion King», was successfully staged. The idea belonged to Julie Taymor, a young energetic woman who adores the cartoon. She wrote a script for the stage, added some new songs by Elton John and melodies of South Africa, thought over the costumes and decorations. The performance really amazes: the lighting, music, effects, choreography, décor, costumes (more than 400 costumes and 200 masks!) really impress. Not for nothing had this musical performance won six Tony awards.
   The plot of the story is known to every modern child. After the death of his father Simba, the lion cub, has to face many challenges and to overcome many difficulties in his struggle for life. Needless to say that the story has the happy ending.
Both children and adults will follow the events with the relentless interest!

The Dance Of Passion
BATACLAN
25 September 2007
   From 27 September to 7 October BATACLAN hosts one of the best tango shows «Tango Seduccion» by Gustavo Russo. This is a come-back of the creation after a 2-year break. In 2005 the show enjoyed a sensational success with the fastidious French public and this year the famous dancer-choreographer hopes to repeat the sensation. He will be back with his troupe to display the cabaret version of the show. More than 20 dancers, musicians and a vocalist will perform the unforgettable festival of dance. The audience will get acquainted with the origin and the very essence of tango.
   The show will be interesting not only to tango fans but to people who are fond of art as well.

Fairy Water
PARK DU CHATEAU DE VERSAILLES
28 September 2007
   The Chateau de Versailles is splendid. One can’t imagine it can be more beautiful and attractive. But in fact it can. Till 30 September the gardens of Versailles are hosting the traditional «Grandes Eaux Musicales», a festival of water and music. The innumerable fountains and pools are set in such a way that one can think bubbles, sprays and cascades are not just water but fairy water dancing along the French-style park to the accompaniment of Baroque melodies. The charming music was thoroughly chosen by famous composer and musician Herve Niquet and the Centre de Musique Baroque de Versailles so it perfectly matches the dance of water.
   Come and see what happens when music and water unite!

Sail Away
MUSEE NATIONAL DE LA MARINE
28 September 2007
   No matter the time, every child dreams of sailing to the   far-away countries and places. So boats are one of the most popular with the boys toys. When the kids grow up they still want these toys. They turn into collectors and the ordinary toy boats change into expensive objects that often cost a fortune.
   The exhibition «Les bateaux-jouets, 1850-1950» which is run in Musee National De La Marine follows the history of these playthings which reflects the history of real boats. Each of 170 models recounts a historic event. There’s also a number of other marine toys and many documents which determine in what contexts these toys were used. The show covers the period between 1850 and 1950, which is very rich in marine events.
   The current exhibition is a real hit and is adored both by young dreamers and their fathers. The show is available till 1 October.

Egyptian Jewel Dalida
PARIS CITY HALL
28 September 2007

   Music fans have a unique chance to visit the first large exhibition devoted to the famous singer Dalida that has ever been displayed.
   Her life story really resembles a movie. Yolanda Gigliotti (that’s Dalida’s real name) was crowned Miss Egypt. But the dark-haired beauty didn’t want to be just another pretty face. Her cherished dream was to become a singer so in search of fame the beauty went to Paris. France was favourably disposed toward the young woman and pretty soon    Yolanda Gigliotti turned into a famous fair-haired diva adored by millions of fans.
Dalida’s career developed sweepingly. Cooperation with Leo Ferre, a splendid duet with Alain Delon, innumerable experiments with musical (as well as fashion) styles…Dalida became a world-renowned singer, the pride of Egypt and France. Throughout her stage life Dalida performed more than 2,000 songs and gave concerts all over the world.
   20 years after the death of the famous singer, Paris City Hall displays a special exhibition devoted to Dalida. The visitors have a chance to look at world-famous photos of the singer as well as rare ones. Besides one can see Dalida’s costumes, images, different archive materials and documents, her film roles…
   The show is a rare gift for the music fans. But hurry up! The exhibition is run till 29 September.